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L17 DYD

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,661 mi
Last recorded87,661 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 DYD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 87,661 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 84,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jun 2014 80,819 miles

centre brake light

Pass 11 Apr 2012 79,015 miles

offside rear tyre punctured

Fail 10 Apr 2012 79,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake disks corroding

offside front brake pads worn

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 14 Aug 2010 77,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 76,025 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 74,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 74,290 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 71,399 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 67,054 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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L17 DYD is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 83,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L17 DYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L17 DYD registered?

L17 DYD is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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The MOT history for L17 DYD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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